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Husky Talk

Camanche Middle School (Erin Montgomery)

Join us as we sit down and talk with the many people involved in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. We will be interviewing mushers, volunteers, wives, parents, even an athlete who has biked the trail, and many more. Our show is broken down into segments; Who Inspires You? Q&A, and Musher Mount Rushmore. Sit back, relax, and learn about the Iditarod from the people who experience the race firsthand.

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00:29:24

Martin Buser (Season 6 Episode 7)

Husky Talk ·

2023/01/23

We are here today with a legend in the sport of dog mushing. He holds the record for most consecutive Iditarod finishes with 37. He has completed the race 39 times with no scratches. He has 19 top ten finishes, 12 top five finishes, and was and Iditarod champion 4 times. Please enjoy this episode with Martin Buser.

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00:18:10

Michael Williams Jr. (Season 6 Episode 6)

Husky Talk ·

2023/01/18

Our guest this week is a veteran who has competed in 7 Iditarods. His highest finish is 8th place when he also earned the Sportsmanship award. He is a 2nd generation musher from the Bethel area. Enjoy this episode with Michael Williams Jr.

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00:13:58

Bridgett Watkins (Season 6 Episode 5)

Husky Talk ·

2022/12/20

Our guest on this episode moved to Alaska at the age of 5. She was introduced to mid and long distance mushing by 2 of the best mushers of all time, her father and stepmother, Allen Moore and Ally Zirkle. She currently lives near Nome where she is an emergency room nurse. She was a rookie in last year’s Iditarod and was forced to scratch near White Mountain due to a violent storm. Enjoy this episode with Bridgett Watkins.

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00:23:40

Wes Erb (Season 6 Episode 4)

Husky Talk ·

2022/12/05

Our guest today has been involved with the Iditarod for over 15 years with the Iditarod Air Force. He is the chief pilot in McGrath, one of the Iditarod checkpoints and airport hub. He lives in Alaska and is a FedEx pilot when not volunteering for the Iditarod. Enjoy this episode with Wes Erb. Watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umvugkN2YII

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00:27:17

Dee Dee Jonrowe (Season 6 Episode 3)

Husky Talk ·

2022/11/18

Our guest on this episode has finished the Iditarod 33 times, has had 16 top ten finishes, finished the Mount Marathon 11 times, she is an Ironman finisher, a marathon runner, and a cancer survivor. She has retired from mushing and currently works with search and rescue dogs and reports for KTUU channel 2 news in Alaska. Enjoy this episode with Dee Dee Jonrowe. Watch a video of the interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qetQTdAE3Q

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00:13:20

Wade Marrs (Season 6 Episode 2)

Husky Talk ·

2022/11/11

Our guest on this episode was born in Alaska and is a 9-time Iditarod finisher. His best finish was 4th place in 2021 and 2016. He took a year off from the Iditarod and is excited to be back for the 2023 race. He also raises awareness for Turner Syndrome, a medical condition that affects his biggest fan, Ashley Perry, and also affects a classmate of ours here at Camanche Middle School. Enjoy this episode with Wade Marrs. https://www.stumpjumpinkennel.com/

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00:31:12

Chas St. George (Season 6 Episode 1)

Husky Talk ·

2022/10/25

In our first episode of season 6 we sit down with the COO (Chief Operations Officer) for the Iditarod. He has been with the Iditarod for almost 14 years. He covered the Iditarod as a broadcast journalist years. Please enjoy this episode with Chas.

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00:17:45

Tekla Butcher-Monson (Season 5 Episode 20)

Husky Talk ·

2022/05/20

In our season 5 finale we talk with Tekla Butcher-Monson. She was born and raised in Alaska. She has been mushing since the age of 5. She has, twice, mushed 700 miles along the Iditarod trail in honor of her mother. In 2021 she ran a 200 mile race along the Denali highway and this past year she completed the 300 mile Copper Basin sled dog race. She is the daughter of 4-time Iditarod champion, Susan Butcher.

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00:34:24

Gerhardt Thiart (Season 5 Episode 19)

Husky Talk ·

2022/04/22

Our guest on this episode was a rookie in this year's Iditarod. He was born and raised in South Africa. He came to the United States in 2010 to learn more and see the world. After hearing about dog sledding he joined a kennel in Michigan. Sadly, he did not finish the Iditarod this year. He was less than 70 miles from the finish when he had to be rescued. Enjoy this episode with Gerhardt Thiart.

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00:21:34

Matthew Failor (Season 5 Episode 18)

Husky Talk ·

2022/04/14

Our guest on this episode is a former Kuskokwim 300 champion, a 10-time Iditarod finisher, and proud owner of Alaskan Husky Adventures, home of the 17th dog. He was voted as Most Inspirational Musher in the 2022 Iditarod by his peers. Enjoy this episode with Matthew Failor.

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00:21:32

Jim Deprez - Iditarod Teacher on the Trail (Season 5...

Husky Talk ·

2022/04/08

On this episode of Husky Talk, our guest waited two years to get out on the Iditarod trail. He was selected as the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail for 2021. Due to Covid restrictions, he was unable to travel on the trail last year. He was able to continue as teacher on the trail in 2022. It was a struggle to get out on the trail for him, but he finally made it. Enjoy this episode with the 2021 and 2022 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, Jim Deprez.

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00:17:56

Brent Sass - Iditarod Champion (Season 5 Episode 16)

Husky Talk ·

2022/04/01

Our guest on this episode is the champion of the 50th Iditarod Sled Dog Race. He is also one of only six people to win both the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest sled dog races. Please enjoy this episode with Brent Sass.

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00:33:11

Pam Flowers (Season 5 Episode 15)

Husky Talk ·

2022/03/25

Our guest on this episode has an extensive resume. She has completed the Iditarod sled dog race, completed several expeditions with her dog team including multiple North Pole trips, a trip across the Arctic, and she has completed the Appalachian trail. She has also written several books. Enjoy this episode with Pam Flowers. https://www.pamflowers.com/

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00:12:02

Bridgett Watkins (Season 5 Episode 14)

Husky Talk ·

2022/03/01

Our guest on this episode moved to Alaska at the age of 5 and got her first sled dog. She competed in sprint mushing throughout her childhood. Her father and stepmother are some of the greatest mushers of all time, Allen Moore and Aliy Zirkle. It was them who introduced her to long distance mushing. She’s an ER nurse and lives in Fairbanks with her husband and 2 sons. Please enjoy this episode with Bridgett Watkins.

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00:15:57

Angie Taggart (Season 5 Episode 13)

Husky Talk ·

2022/02/25

Our guest on this episode has been teaching for 19 years. She took some time off from teaching and ran the Iditarod twice in 2011 and 2013. Enjoy this episode with Angie Taggart.

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00:18:40

Anna and Kristy Berington (Season 5 Episode 12)

Husky Talk ·

2022/02/18

We are less than a month away from the start of the 50th Iditarod. On this episode we have identical twins from Knik, Alaska. They love dogs, running, and adventure. They are both veterans of the Iditarod. Enjoy this episode with Anna and Kristy Berington.

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00:26:50

Dick Mackey (Season 5 Episode 11)

Husky Talk ·

2022/02/11

Our guest on this episode is one of the original organizers of the Iditarod. He has won the famous race in 1983. He also has one of the most dramatic finishes in race history, beating Rick Swenson by the nose of a dog in 1978. Please enjoy this episode with Dick Mackey.

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00:17:08

Ryan Redington (Season 5 Episode 10)

Husky Talk ·

2022/02/04

Our guest on this episode continues to carry on the family legacy of running sled dogs. His grandfather is known as the “Father of the Iditarod,” as he co-founded the race. He is a 2-time champion of the Kobuk 440 and the John Beargrease sled dog race. Please consider heading over to his website and ordering a shirt to support his dog, Wildfire, who was injured in a recent accident. We will put the website in the show notes. Enjoy this episode with Ryan

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00:26:33

Pete Ripmaster (Season 5 Episode 9)

Husky Talk ·

2022/01/28

Our guest on this episode is a motivational speaker and a world-class adventurer. He has background knowledge of the Iditarod trail both through dogs and on foot. He was the 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational champion. Please enjoy this episode with Pete Ripmaster.

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00:25:09

Dallas Seavey (Season 5 Episode 8)

Husky Talk ·

2022/01/21

Our guest on this episode is a 5-time Iditarod champion. He was the youngest person to ever finish the Iditarod as well as the youngest Iditarod champion. He and his father became the only father/son duel to place 1st and 2nd place in the Iditrarod. Besides his 5 championships, he has 10 top ten finishes. Please enjoy this episode with the defending Iditarod champion, Dallas Seavey.

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